Buyer
Venteon
Troy, MI
Buyer - Interiors
Minimum 3 years of Purchasing Experience
Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Buyer to fill an opening with a Manufacturing Company located in Metro Detroit. Must have experience with purchasing automotive interiors and/or safety components.
Requirements of the Buyer
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field or experience.
- 8–10 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering within automotive or manufacturing industries.
- Proven experience sourcing automotive interior components and/or vehicle safety systems.
- Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Plex, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- High level of integrity and accountability
Responsibilities of the Buyer
- Develop and manage a strategic supply base for automotive interior and safety components.
- Lead supplier RFIs, RFQs, negotiations, and commercial agreements to meet program cost targets, deliverables, and Job 1 launch timing.
- Source and purchase production parts, service parts, tooling, and services supporting interior and safety systems.
- Take ownership of sourcing activities for interior systems and safety-related components, ensuring supplier readiness, precision fit, and program timing.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management to resolve cost, quality, and delivery issues.
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and value engineering initiatives with suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance and mitigate sourcing risks to support program launch and supply continuity.
About the Company
Venteon
At Venteon, we are experts in providing Executive Search and Staffing services in Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Technology, Sales & Marketing and Advertising with the following options:
Direct Placement / Executive Search
Contract
Contract-to-Direct
Project Based Solutions
We Deliver the Right Solutions:
Our recruiters are experienced in finding the right candidates for your position. Through active recruiting within our vast network (both locally and nationally), we source qualified candidates that have the exact experience necessary to make an immediate impact.
Our goal is to make the right placement the first time. We spend a great deal of time matching the right candidate with the right opportunity. Once a placement is made, we implement an ongoing quality control program to ensure the satisfaction of both parties. We believe that being proactive in this process enables us to provide a high level of success in our placement process.
We Build Long-Term Partnerships:
Our professional staff will learn about your business, culture, and work environment in order to understand the requirements and skills needed for your open position. We then tailor our search to these specific requirements and efficiently address your critical hiring needs. Our dedication to nurturing long-term, trust-based relationships with both clients and candidates is the reason for our success.